Newsletter 27/02/2024
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Zelensky lands in Saudi Arabia on official visit
“I have arrived in Saudi Arabia to continue our regular dialogue with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman,” Zelensky wrote.
Russia loses second Su-34 over Ukraine since day-start
At around 14:00, we engaged another Su-34. The area is the same! The target is the same type! With such losses of combat and specialized aircraft, the Russians should consider, at least for a while, suspending their "airborne meat grinder assaults.
Scholz rejects idea of European troops’ deployment in Ukraine
Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany denied the reports that allies and partners consider plans to send their troops to Ukraine.
Czech PM: 15 countries support initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine outside Europe
Europe is trying to fulfill its obligations to supply Ukraine with shells by purchasing them on foreign markets as soon as possible.
European Parliament approves creation of EUR 50B Ukraine Facility in EU budget
At a plenary meeting in Strasbourg, the European Parliament has approved the creation of the Ukraine Facility worth EUR 50 billion in the EU budget for 2024-2027
Blast rocks Putin's party HQ in occupied Nova Kakhovka
In Nova Kakhovka, located in the temporarily occupied territory of Kherson region, , the resistance movement blew up the headquarters of Vladimir Putin's ruling political party.
War
Putin starts preparations for possible large-scale war against NATO - ISW
The restoration of the Moscow and Leningrad Military Districts in the Russian Federation supports the parallel goals of consolidating control over Russian military operations in Ukraine in the short and medium term…
Intense fighting in Bakhmut sector as Russia pulls up reserves
Ukraine’s Defense Forces in the past day left 275 Russian invaders killed or wounded, and destroyed 73 units of enemy weapons systems and military equipment in the Lyman-Kupiansk direction.
Avdiivka sector update: Ukraine’s Army stabilizes defense lines near three settlements
In the Avdiivka direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine stabilized their defense lines in the areas of Tonenke, Orlivka, and Berdychi.
Defense
France indirectly confirms it eyes possibility of donating warplanes to Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron said that, besides pilot training, France is considering new opportunities for participation in the international F-16 fighter jet coalition.
NATO has no plans to send troops to Ukraine - Stoltenberg
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said that the Alliance has no plans to send troops to Ukraine amid reports that some Western countries may consider sending troops.
Economy
Government approves ‘Made in Ukraine’ trademark – PM Shmyhal
The Government of Ukraine will encourage Ukrainians to purchase domestically produced goods, which is likely to increase the GDP rate by 0.14%.
Politics
Sri Lanka cancels visas for thousands of Russian fugitives
The Sri Lankan authorities intend to cancel visas for hundreds of thousands of Russians and a smaller number of Ukrainians who have been staying in the country since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops.
Prediction
Russia's psyop "Maidan 3" to reach climax in March-May - intel
Russia’s malign influence operation to destabilize Ukraine is expected to culminate in March-May 2024. That’s according to a statement released by the Intelligence Committee under the President, Ukrinform reports with reference to the press service of Ukraine’s defense intelligence.